Official Publication of Jester Homeowners Association, Inc. December 2014 Volume 9, Issue 12

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1 Official Publication of Jester Homeowners Association, Inc. December 2014 Volume 9, Issue 12 GREEN TIPS HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST Spread holiday cheer by lighting up our neighborhood! This year s judging will take place between December 10th and 14th, so make sure your homes are dazzling and bright! To ensure our judges drive by ALL homes with lights/ decorations in Jester, please register your address, or nominate your neighbor s house, by ing Teresa at tgouldie@gmail. com or calling HO! HO! HO! Santa is Coming to Jester Aboard a Firetruck! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 TH 9:00am - JESTER CLUB (You do not have to be a member to participate) The Austin Fire Department has graciously agreed to send Santa aboard a fire truck to visit with our Jester children and grandchildren. ACTIVITIES, CAROLING & MORE! BRING YOUR CAMERAS! DECEMBER by Dale Bulla WASTEWATER AVERAGING STARTS Many folks are not aware that their waste water or sewer bill is averaged over three months in the winter when outside watering is at a minimum. Irrigation during the winter months is not necessary because the plants are dormant and are not growing. From November to the end of February, the lowest three months of water use are averaged and that amount will be your wastewater cost for the next twelve months. So remember that every drop you save through February, will save you all next year. GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATE It is that time of the year when we update our Green Neighborhood webpage with the city of Austin. If you have added solar panels, purchased a plug-in or hybrid vehicle, had your yard certified as a wildlife habitat or added rainwater collection, please let me know so I can bring our statistics up to date on the website. To view our webpage, go to www. austintexas.gov/content/1361/faq/3002. Click on Who are Austin s certified Green Neighborhoods? Scroll down until you see Jester. Thanks for all you do to keep the Jester air and water clean. Dale Bulla dale-bulla@pobox.com Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc. The Jester Warbler - December

2 Board of Directors President Diana Miller... (H) Treasurer Glen Brown... (H) Social Committee Chair & Warbler Co-Editor Teresa Gouldie...(C) CONA Committee Chair Glen Brown... (H) Architectural Control Committee Chair Ashby Restrictions Violations Committee Chair Drew Sanders ,... Warbler Co-Editor and Alert Diana Miller... Jester Club Homeowner's Association Mgmt - Goodwin Mgmt Drew Sanders... (W) , (Fax) Drew.Sanders@Goodwintx.com Office: Research Blvd, Suite 100 Austin, TX Mailing Address: P.O. Box Austin, TX Newsletter Information Co-Editors Diana Miller... diana0777@att.net Teresa Gouldie...tgouldie@gmail.com Publisher Peel, Inc Advertising...advertising@PEELinc.com, ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS Interested in submitting an article? You can do so by ing diana0777@att.net or by going to: All news must be received by the 12th of the month prior to the issue. Jester Homeowner s Association Website! Community Registration Code: 3328 PET REGISTRY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: ONLINE & VIA ONLINE SUGGESTION BOX: MAKE SUGGESTIONS TO THE ASSOCIATION BOARD IMPORTANT HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS... & MUCH MORE Register today! Sponsored by Jester Homeowners Association, Inc. WHO SAYS HAVING BRACES IS A BUMMER? SHOW YOUR PERSONALITY AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR BRACES WITH DR. JACKSON Dr. RJ Jackson Board-Certifi ed Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics AFTER SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MONDAY FRIDAY UNTIL 7PM! SAME DAY BRACES FREE CONSULTATION North FM 620 I Suite A-200 Austin 6911 North FM 620 I Suite A-200 I Austin 2 The Jester Warbler - December 2014 Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc.

3 SOCIAL GROUPS CONTACT INFO BUNKO - If you d like to join or be put on the list as a sub, contact Vallie Marana at valliemarana@gmail.com or (cell). They are a lively group and play on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7 pm. CYCLING - Want to join a Jester road biking group and participate in organized rides? Contact Troy Reish at troy.reish@gmail.com or call JESTER UNCORKED - Wine lovers of Jester, unite! Join our evergrowing group of wine lovers. Contact Glen Brown at or jesterhoa_board@att.net. JESTER MOMMIES - We re the Jester group for moms who would like to get to know other neighborhood moms. We go to local restaurants or enjoy evening activities nearby, usually without our kids. Interested in the next outing? Contact Suzi Brown Paulsen at oksuzi@ hotmail.com. JESTER PAGE TURNERS - Check out the Jester Page Turners, a neighborhood book group that meets the second Wednesday evening of each month. Contact Nicky Shore at Shorenm@gmail.com. NETWORKING GROUP - Are you a resident who owns a business or provides a service? Build your business by referral! One individual or company per professional category. Contact Diana Miller at or diana0777@att.net. TEXAS HOLD'EM GROUP - Join the fun and play tournament style Texas Hold'em. We meet once a month. Contact David Singerman to be put on the list. david.singerman@kw.com or call WELCOME COMMITTEE - Darla Rowan and JoAnn Welles are co-chairs of this committee, which is designed to welcome new residents to Jester, including newborns. Volunteer to help by ing JoAnn at joann-welles@sbcglobal.net or call her at WOODWORKING GROUP Join our woodworking group to share knowledge and techniques! Contact John Parker at or JParker84@austin.rr.com STEVE S PLUMBING Master License: M REPAIR Water Pressure Problems Sewer & Drain Service Fiber Optic Drain Line Inspections Free Estimates Satisfaction Guaranteed Steve Brougher Buell Ave My Children LOVE going to Dr. Sherwood s office. They actually count down the days until their appointment and when their visit is over, they don t want to leave. healthy smiles ar e OUR specialty Why Our Patients Love Us: Empowering you to play an active role in your child s dental health. Compassionate, individual patient care for your child s needs. Enjoy a dental team focused on creating a positive dental experience for you and your child. Utilitzation of the most recent technology. You are invited to stay with your child through the entire appointment. Monthly payment options available, including no interest financing. stephen sherwood, dds $50 OFF Mention this and receive $50 off New Patient cleaning, fluoride and exam. (New patients only, this offer cannot be combined with other offers, restrictions apply.) Call today! (512) Visit Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc. The Jester Warbler - December

4 JESTER Halloween Parade by Teresa Gouldie, Social Chairman Our Halloween Parade drew a big crowd this year as our neighborhood children gathered at Jester Club dressed in some incredibly imaginative costumes. Led by a decorated golf cart, the children and their parents provided a sea of color as they marched up Jester, around Basil and back to the club. Upon their return, the children were treated to refreshments and an assortment of games and activities, including the ever-popular prize walk. A great time was had by all! A special thank you, as always, goes out to Terri Milan and Jester Club for providing the location. Thanks also to the amazing teenagers who got up early and helped with the event: Ellie Barmish, Hailey Nichols, Dana Bruhis, Caroline Pham, Isabel Cameron, Sandra Weber, Claudia Guerra, Megan Lucas and Clio Harralson. Our adult volunteers included Eva and Jon Wisser, Roger and Gayland Williams, Lloyd Terry, Ed Mokarzel, Jerome Schaffler, Andrew Chen and Jordan Yeats. Thanks to all of these great people for creating memories for our Jester children! We are in need of volunteers for our Santa on a Fire Truck event on December 13th. Please contact me at tgouldie@gmail.com or call me at if you can participate. 4 The Jester Warbler - December 2014 Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc.

5 WILDLIFE HABITAT 7300 Foxtree Cove This is being reprinted from the November issue as the address in the last issue was printed incorrectly. Modern Medicine. Compassionate Care. Treating you like family Use your dental insurance benefits before they expire on Dec RANCH ROAD 2222, BLDG 5, STE 216 CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN LADERA BEND NEAR ANYTIME FITNESS COMPLIMENTARY TAKE-HOME WHITENING FOR NEW PATIENTS ($299 VALUE) Mon 7:30 AM-7:00 PM Tues-Fri 7:30 AM-6:00 PM Open 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month 7:30 AM-1:00PM Full Service Hospital Digital Radiography Ultrasound Dog & Cat Boarding Kid s Lobby Shops at Riverplace FM 2222, Suite J Austin, TX (512) Dr. Frank, Dr. Mindi, and the Metzler Family Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc. The Jester Warbler - December

6 JESTER LADIES HOLIDAY LIMO RIDE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7 PM RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY DECEMBER 3RD! Join us in celebrating the holidays by participating in our limo ride! We drive by incredible light displays, and take a photo in front of the huge Christmas tree at the Capitol. We also make a quick stop at the sing along piano bar on 6th Street. It s LOADS of FUN and a great way to meet your neighbors! Bring a decorative wine glass for a gift exchange. We share the cost of the limo, and the amount is determined based on the number of ladies participating. For more information, contact Social Chairman Teresa Gouldie at or tgouldie@gmail.com. CCOA-STEINER RANCH 4308 N. Quinlan Park Rd. Suite 100 Austin, TX CCOA-JESTER 6507 Jester Boulevard Building 2 Austin, TX CCOA-WESTLAKE 8100 Bee Caves Rd Austin, TX Currently Accepting Student Enrollment Why we are Austin s best kept secret Low Teacher/Student ratios Compassionate, Professional Teachers Committed to Your Child s Success! An Educational, Theme-Based Curriculum New Developmental-Based Infant Curriculum Special Events & Field Trips Art Studio, Computer Lab, Library & Gymnasium Convenient Enrichment Activities: Spanish Little Wing Martial Arts Gym Station Dance Adventures 6 The Jester Warbler - December 2014 Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc.

7 NATUREWATCH by Jim and Lynne Weber THE SEVEN-FACED BIRD Most often, the traditional star of holiday meals in the United States is the domestic turkey. Interestingly, this bird is only one of two wild bird species native to North America (the other is Muscovy Duck) that have been bred specifically for human consumption. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) were first domesticated in Mexico, and then exported to Europe. European settlers brought domesticated turkeys back to the New World, but would also hunt the wild birds they found. Currently, there are more than 7 million wild turkeys in North America, a pretty astounding fact when they were almost extinct by the 1930s due to overhunting and deforestation of their preferred habitat. Adult wild turkeys are large birds with long reddish-yellow to grayish-green legs, with each foot having three toes in front and a shorter, rear-facing toe in back. Their body feathers are generally blackish to dark brown, with a coppery sheen that becomes more pronounced in mature males. The toms or gobblers, as the males are called, have a large, featherless, reddish head, red throat, and red wattles on both the throat and neck. The long, fleshy object hanging over the male s beak is called a snood, and the tail feathers are all one length. Juvenile males are called jakes, and they have shorter wattles and a tail fan with longer feathers in the middle. Males also have a spur behind each of their lower legs, which they use when fighting. Wild turkeys show a strong sexual dimorphism, with the males being significantly larger than the females or hens. The hens have duller feathers overall, mainly in shades of brown and gray. Young females are called jennies, and the very young of both sexes are called poults. In Japanese and Korean, the turkey is called shichimencho and chilmyeonjo respectively, both of which translate to seven-faced bird. This reflects the ability of the male wild turkey to change the color of its facial skin and wattles in a matter of seconds due to excitement or emotion. While the birds head color can range from red to pink to white to blue, certain changes represent certain moods. When the male is excited his head turns blue, and when he is ready to fight it turns red. Unlike their domestic counterparts and despite their weight, wild turkeys are agile fliers. While their powerful legs can get them running up to 25 mph, their top speed in flight is 55 mph. In their ideal habitat of open woodland or wooded grasslands, they fly beneath the canopy top and sleep up in trees. They can live an average of 3-5 years in the wild, eating a varied diet that includes grains, insects, berries, and even small reptiles. Their daytime vision is three times better than a human s and they see in color, but they have poor vision at night. There are 6 different subspecies of wild turkey in North America, showing differences in coloration, habitat, and behavior. In our region, the Rio Grande Wild Turkey (M. g. intermedia) is dominant, naturally ranging through Texas to Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oregon. Having slightly longer legs that other subspecies, it is better adapted to a prairie habitat, with a more greenish-coppery sheen and buff-colored feathers on the tail tips and lower back. This subspecies prefers brushy areas near streams or rivers, and forests of scrub oak, pine, and mesquite. Male Wild Turkey Female Wild Turkey Either way you slice it, as you celebrate the holidays this year, reflect on the wonders of the seven-faced bird, appreciate their history with humans, and keep an eye out for wild wattle and snood! Send your nature-related questions to naturewatch@austin.rr.com and we ll do our best to answer them. If you enjoy reading these articles, look for our blog at naturewatchaustin.blogspot.com for additional topics. naturewatchaustin.blogspot.com Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc. The Jester Warbler - December

8 JESTER NETWORKING GROUP Are You a Resident who Owns a Business or Provides a Service? Build your business by referral! Join our group! This is a non competitive referral organization with one quality individual or company per professional category. We offer our members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts, and most importantly, referrals. Interested in learning more? Contact Diana Miller at diana0777@att.net or Scoop the Poop by Dale Bulla The average dog creates about a half pound of excrement a day. With an estimated 100,000 dogs in Austin, that s about 50,000 pounds of dog waste deposited throughout town daily. A small amount of pet waste in a water body can make the water unsafe for swimming and aquatic life. For more information: scoop-the-poop. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROTECT OUR PARKS AND WATERWAYS? Bring it! Bring your own bags to the park or on walks (or grab one provided in the Mutt Mitt dispensers here and in many parks) Bag it! Use the bag as a glove to scoop the waste, then turn the bag inside out and tie to seal. No mess. Dispose of it! Place the bag in a trash can. We Need Help From Responsible Jester Pet Owners! In walking our neighborhood, I regularly see this sight on the streets and sidewalks of Jester. Please help keep our environment clean by picking up these "packages" and putting them in a nearby trash bin. If all of us do this, it will keep these plastic bags from washing onto the storm sewers and then into our creeks. We believe dental visits A B can be FUN for kids. MEMORABLE C EXCITING D ALL OF THE ABOVE STATE-OF-THE-ART CLINIC with laser and digital x-ray technology to keep smiles healthy PEDIATRIC TRAINED STAFF to provide caring treatment NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS KIDS Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste B102 Austin, TX As a mother of three and Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, I understand the importance of personalized care for your kids. See what we can do for YOUR child s dental health! LILIANA LUCAS, DDS Board Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry SPECIALIZED DENTISTRY FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN AND TEENS 8 The Jester Warbler - December 2014 Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc.

9 David A. Bushore, M.D. Amanda N. Cooper, M.D. Robert M. Jackson, M.D. David A. Bushore, M.D. OUR HOLIDAY COSMETIC SALE WILL BE STARTING DECEMBER 1 st! Amanda N. Cooper, M.D. Visit our website for more details on our Botox Cosmetic sale as well as 20% off Obagi and EltaMD products! Robert M. Jackson, M.D. Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc. The Jester Warbler - December

10 PET REGISTRY Get your pets registered TODAY! This is a complimentary neighborhood service! Mail (or drop off) your pet info to: Carol Philipson 7502 Clematis Cv Austin, TX Include type of pet, name, male or female, description, age, medications, veterinarian s name, whether it is microchipped, and pet owner s name, address, and contact information. For lost or found pets, call SIGN UP FOR JESTER ALERTS! Visit Jester Homeowner s Association website and sign up to receive pertinent neighborhood alerts. Community Registration Code: REGISTER TODAY! JESTER Hilltop Toddlers Join this newly formed group for parents of children who are looking for new friends, play-dates and things to do with their pre-school age children. To join, send an to Rachelle Abercrombie at hilltoptoddlers-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com. 10 The Jester Warbler - December 2014 Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc.

11 At no time will any source be allowed to use the Community Newsletter contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, , electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from the Homeowner's Association and Peel, Inc. The information in the newsletter is exclusively for the private use of residents only. NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. * The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. * Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. * Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above. MEET OUR DOCTORS JESSICA HEGGEN, DDS JACQUELYN VO, DDS SHANA ATASSI, DDS OUR TEAM TAKES PRIDE IN OFFERING PERSONALIZED, STATE-OF-THE ART TREATMENT FOCUSED ON THE HEALTH OF, NOT ONLY YOUR TEETH, BUT YOU AS A WHOLE WE TAKE THE TIME TO LISTEN TO OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR NEEDS IN A WARM AND CARING ENVIRONMENT WE OFFER, FAMILY, IMPLANT AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY TO SERVE EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY O: F: BLUFFSTONE COVE STE. B-101 AUSTIN, TX Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc. The Jester Warbler - December

12 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PEEL, INC. JE Happy Holidays! May the sparkle of the holidays shine for you all year long! Teresa Gouldie Jester Resident / Broker tgouldie@gmail.com Thank You for your Business and Referrals! December Events Compliments of... Teresa Gouldie Coldwell Banker, United Nov Dec. 28 Nov Dec. 28 Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec. 18 Dec. 21 Dec Dec Dec Dec. 31 A Christmas Carol A Rockin New Musical Spectacular holiday carols and surprising time-bending classics This Wonderful Life - Martin Burke plays all 37 characters from the beloved holiday film THCW 2014 Holiday Wine Trail The most coveted wine trail of the year with 36 wineries A Charlie Brown Christmas Music of Vince Guaraldi Featuring music from this holiday classic and more The Nutcracker - an evening of magic! Gingerbread Workshops Create a candy-covered holiday tradition Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park Anything Goes - Saucy & splendid musical comedy Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Austin arts event with an eclectic selection of unique gifts Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour 2014 Virtuoso musicianship and over the top production Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates Cirque Dreams Holidaze Broadway musical, holiday spectacular and family show Behind the Mask - Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber combined with hits by Kander and Ebb and more Willie Nelson and Family New Year Austin s New Year - Free family-friendly event & fireworks! Zach Theatre zachtheatre.org Zach Theatre zachtheatre.org texaswinetrail.com The Paramount Theatre austintheatre.org balletaustin.org The Thinkery thinkeryaustin.org austintrailoflights.org texasperformingarts.org Palmer Events Center armadillobazaar.com Frank Erwin Center trans-siberian.com Frank Erwin Center uterwincenter.com Cedar Park Center cedarparkcenter.com Palmer Events Center austinsymphony.org Moody Theatre acl-live.com Butler Park austintexas.gov serving JESTER... Just a Little Closer to Heaven! 12 The Jester Warbler - December 2014 Copyright 2014 Peel, Inc.